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Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780141991672. Format: B-format paperback. Year: 2021. Publisher: Penguin UK. Pages: 224.
Description: Discover the compelling insights of Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist Anne Applebaum in her groundbreaking book, 'Twilight of Democracy.' This enlightening essay navigates the complex landscape of modern politics and examines the chilling rise of authoritarian regimes across Europe and America.
In 'Twilight of Democracy,' Applebaum masterfully intertwines personal narratives with significant political events, addressing the pressing question: How did our democracy falter? This thought-provoking exploration uncovers the multifaceted dimensions of political polarization and extremism while shedding light on the relationships that have soured in recent decades. Drawing from pivotal moments post-Berlin Wall, Applebaum reveals how common ideals have disintegrated and how political affiliations have shifted dramatically.
Readers will find this book not only an informative read but also a vital resource for understanding the resurgence of nationalist sentiments and the challenges faced by journalists, intellectuals, and civic leaders today. 'Twilight of Democracy' is a must-read for anyone seeking to grasp the dynamics of public life and the evolving democratic landscape. Join the discourse on democracy's twilight, and question the future of our political affiliations.
Delivery Information: Orders are processed within 1-2 business days. Delivery is typically completed within 5-7 business days within New Zealand. Thank you for supporting thoughtful literature!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141991672
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 224
Description:
The Pulitzer prize-winning historian and journalist anatomizes the personal and ideological dimensions of the current appeal of authoritarian regimes
A FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020
'How did our democracy go wrong? This extraordinary document, written with urgency, intelligence and understanding, is her answer' Timothy Snyder
In the years just before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall, people from across the political spectrum in Europe and America celebrated a great achievement, felt a common purpose and, very often, forged personal friendships. Yet over the following decades the euphoria evaporated, the common purpose and centre ground gradually disappeared, extremism rose once more and eventually - as this book compellingly relates - the relationships soured too.
Anne Applebaum traces this history in an unfamiliar way, looking at the trajectories of individuals caught up in the public events of the last three decades. When politics becomes polarized, which side do you back? If you are a journalist, an intellectual, a civic leader, how do you deal with the re-emergence of authoritarian or nationalist ideas in your country? When your leaders appropriate history, or pedal conspiracies, or eviscerate the media and the judiciary, do you go along with it?
Twilight of Democracy is an essay that combines the personal and the political in an original way and brings a fresh understanding to the dynamics of public life in Europe and America, both now and in the recent past.
Description: Discover the compelling insights of Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist Anne Applebaum in her groundbreaking book, 'Twilight of Democracy.' This enlightening essay navigates the complex landscape of modern politics and examines the chilling rise of authoritarian regimes across Europe and America.
In 'Twilight of Democracy,' Applebaum masterfully intertwines personal narratives with significant political events, addressing the pressing question: How did our democracy falter? This thought-provoking exploration uncovers the multifaceted dimensions of political polarization and extremism while shedding light on the relationships that have soured in recent decades. Drawing from pivotal moments post-Berlin Wall, Applebaum reveals how common ideals have disintegrated and how political affiliations have shifted dramatically.
Readers will find this book not only an informative read but also a vital resource for understanding the resurgence of nationalist sentiments and the challenges faced by journalists, intellectuals, and civic leaders today. 'Twilight of Democracy' is a must-read for anyone seeking to grasp the dynamics of public life and the evolving democratic landscape. Join the discourse on democracy's twilight, and question the future of our political affiliations.
Delivery Information: Orders are processed within 1-2 business days. Delivery is typically completed within 5-7 business days within New Zealand. Thank you for supporting thoughtful literature!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141991672
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 224
Description:
The Pulitzer prize-winning historian and journalist anatomizes the personal and ideological dimensions of the current appeal of authoritarian regimes
A FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020
'How did our democracy go wrong? This extraordinary document, written with urgency, intelligence and understanding, is her answer' Timothy Snyder
In the years just before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall, people from across the political spectrum in Europe and America celebrated a great achievement, felt a common purpose and, very often, forged personal friendships. Yet over the following decades the euphoria evaporated, the common purpose and centre ground gradually disappeared, extremism rose once more and eventually - as this book compellingly relates - the relationships soured too.
Anne Applebaum traces this history in an unfamiliar way, looking at the trajectories of individuals caught up in the public events of the last three decades. When politics becomes polarized, which side do you back? If you are a journalist, an intellectual, a civic leader, how do you deal with the re-emergence of authoritarian or nationalist ideas in your country? When your leaders appropriate history, or pedal conspiracies, or eviscerate the media and the judiciary, do you go along with it?
Twilight of Democracy is an essay that combines the personal and the political in an original way and brings a fresh understanding to the dynamics of public life in Europe and America, both now and in the recent past.